Ben Nelms has worked as a journalist for the past 12 years and, prior to that time, worked for two decades in Human Services in direct care, management and administrative capacities.

Ben is currently a journalist with The Citizen Newspapers in metro Atlanta (www.thecitizen.com). During his time in journalism Ben has received awards for Investigative Reporting (3), Community Service (2), Hard News Writing, In-depth Coverage, Environmental Journalism, Business Coverage, News Photograph (2), Photo Illustration and Spot News Photo (2).